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Luray
Unincorporated community
Country United States
State Indiana
County Henry
Township Prairie
Elevation 1,001 ft (305 m)
ZIP code 47386
FIPS code 18-45306
GNIS feature ID 438410

Luray is an unincorporated community in Prairie Township, Henry County, Indiana.

History

Luray was laid out and platted in 1836. The community was named after Luray, Virginia since a large share of the early settlers were natives of that state. A post office was established at Luray in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.

Geography

Luray is located at 40°04′16″N 85°22′01″W / 40.07111°N 85.36694°W / 40.07111; -85.36694.

Municipalities and communities of Henry County, Indiana, United States
City
Towns
Townships
  • Blue River
  • Dudley
  • Fall Creek
  • Franklin
  • Greensboro
  • Harrison
  • Henry
  • Jefferson
  • Liberty
  • Prairie
  • Spiceland
  • Stoney Creek
  • Wayne
Unincorporated
communities
Footnotes

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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